Best municipalities for investors in Brussels 2026
Discover the ideal municipalities for investors in Brussels, with median prices, neighborhood scores, and recommendations based on Statbel data.
Price/sqmMedian apartment price Brussels
| # | Municipality | House price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koekelberg | €344,500 |
| 2 | Saint-Josse-ten-Noode | €357,500 |
| 3 | Molenbeek-Saint-Jean | €363,750 |
| 4 | Anderlecht | €370,000 |
| 5 | Ganshoren | €384,000 |
| 6 | Jette | €424,000 |
| 7 | Evere | €430,000 |
| 8 | Brussels | €436,750 |
| 9 | Berchem-Sainte-Agathe | €440,000 |
| 10 | Schaerbeek | €467,500 |
Practical tips
- 1
A gross yield of 4-5% is considered good in Belgium.
- 2
Small apartments (studio/1 bedroom) generally offer better yield.
- 3
Property tax (précompte) varies by municipality : check the local rate.
- 4
Budget 1-2 months of vacancy per year in your calculations.
- 5
An EPC label C or better attracts tenants more easily.
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Our selection is based on Statbel data and considers median property prices, neighborhood scores (transit, schools, shops, green, safety), and demographic data. Rankings are updated quarterly.
Registration duties in Brussels are 12.5% of the purchase price. Exemptions exist for first-time buyers.
Data is updated quarterly based on publications from Statbel, the Belgian statistical office.
Data: Statbel, the Belgian statistical office. Updated quarterly.